If you follow Rockland Ave., you will find the beautiful and historic 1800s neighborhood of Rockland centered around Craigdarroch Castle and Government House.
The elegant neighborhood of Rockland lives up to it's name and then some. As the…

Spring Events in Victoria BC
One of the highlights of living on Vancouver Island and having access to Victoria, the capital city of our great province, is the many events that are put on by local community organizers and businesses.
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If you’re considering moving to Victoria BC, here’s some interesting news for you. Victoria BC was voted one of the friendliest cities in the world in 2014 by Conde Nast Traveler readers. In fact, of the top ten (or eleven actually,…

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School is almost out and it’s high time for some unstructured play and summer relaxation. One of my favourite local destinations is Witty’s Lagoon Regional Park in Metchosin. Located off Metchosin Road, the park offers:
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The Ogden Point breakwater is one of this city’s treasures, as anyone who is living in Victoria can attest. Almost every resident and a good number of visitors have enjoyed strolling atop this unique structure at some point, and for some…

Now that Halloween has passed, many of us who lead busy lives check the calendar and start planning for the next big holiday… yes, I’m already thinking about Christmas. My apologies to those who would rather not think about it yet. I…

After your Halloween sugar rush subsides you can experience the rush all over again, but in a much healthier way! On November 2nd the inaugural Mudd, Sweat and Tears Halloween 5k race takes place at Westshore Motocross Park. It’s the perfect…

If you’re looking for something fun to do with the kids (or grandkids) in October, you should check out Pumpkinfest at Galey Farms; running each weekend from now until the end of the month, this event offers family friendly entertainment for…

Summer is not quite over yet in Victoria BC, you still have a little time left to enjoy the free concert series downtown. The ‘Summer in the Square Lunchtime Concerts’ continue until September 27th so take your lunch down to Centennial…

August is winding down, Labour Day long weekend approaches and the return to school looms for children (and some adults) in Victoria BC. It must be time for the Saanich Fall Fair! This agricultural fair has marked the end of summer in Victoria…